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African free trade area could spur sustainable growth: UN chief
The robust growth that many African countries experienced before COVID-19 was lost to the pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, highlighting the need...
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UN and partners seek $7 billion to prevent catastrophe in the Horn of Africa
With “crisis atop of crisis” threatening millions in the Horn of Africa, the international community cannot afford to stand idly by, Secretary-General António Guterres said...
Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism
New ideas must open fresh pathways towards finally ending the era of colonialism and to help advance sustainable development in the world’s 17 remaining colonies,...
Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions
The food security situation in Yemen’s government-controlled districts “slightly improved” during the first five months of this year, but acute malnutrition is on the rise,...
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues
Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food, health services, and medicines, the UN...
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Allowing space for everyone to speak up, is critical for a free and fully functioning society said the UN human rights chief on Friday, warning...
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the...
